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Cocker Activities => Other Activities => Topic started by: Neon on December 26, 2011, 11:41:43 PM

Title: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: Neon on December 26, 2011, 11:41:43 PM

I'd love to get Toby involved in agility (not for competition, purely as enjoyment/stimulation for him) and was wondering if anyone knew of any clubs/classes in the South Staffs/North Warwickshire areas.  I have contacted agilitynet to ask them for any info but did not hear anything from them.  Thanks.

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: Nicky on December 27, 2011, 12:13:55 AM

We used to go to agility in Worcester. I will see if they are still running and message you the details.

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: Neon on December 27, 2011, 03:35:36 PM

Thanks Nicky but Worcester might be just a bit too far.  Looking for something available in Nuneaton, Coventry, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield areas ideally.

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: ClaireH on December 27, 2011, 03:38:12 PM

Have you tried asking on AgilityNet's Facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=638216824#!/groups/138106032889353/ (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=638216824#!/groups/138106032889353/)

AgilityNet also have a list of clubs although not all are on it so worth asking on the fb page. http://agilitynet.co.uk/clutch/clubs.htm (http://agilitynet.co.uk/clutch/clubs.htm)

Good luck x

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: Neon on December 27, 2011, 03:42:58 PM

Thanks Claire I'll take a look.  I was hoping to hear from them but I will contact them again after Christmas.

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: ClaireH on December 27, 2011, 03:46:40 PM

Who have you asked? Was it Ellen? She will probably just point you in the direction of their list. I'd ask on the fb page if I were you. :)

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: Neon on December 27, 2011, 03:55:38 PM

Yes, it was Ellen Rocco.  I'll make a post on their FB page.  Thanks Claire.

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: ClaireH on December 27, 2011, 04:08:25 PM

You're welcome. If you don't have any luck let me know, I've got agility friends all over the country, so someone will know somewhere.

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: pam1 on December 27, 2011, 04:16:02 PM

Happy Hounds in Sutton Coldfield is very good, it's where i take Olllie and Poppy for their Good Citizen training. :shades: They do fun agility on a Thursday afternoon if that's any good for you.  :D
http://happy-hounds.org.uk/

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: Neon on December 27, 2011, 04:17:14 PM

Great, thanks again Claire.  I've had to request to join Agilitynet before I can post something so I'm waiting still.

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: Neon on December 27, 2011, 04:18:41 PM

Pam, that sounds exactly what we're looking for.  Thanks.

EDIT: Just looked at Happy Hounds and will email Christine in the New Year.  Looks a very impressive place.

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: pam1 on December 27, 2011, 04:24:07 PM

If you look at the photo gallery, photo no 2 shows Ollie and me when he had just got is bronze GC in December   :luv: (proud mum!)

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: pam1 on December 27, 2011, 04:27:49 PM

They are really nice people and it's positive, reward based training as well.    ;)

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: Neon on December 27, 2011, 04:31:24 PM

Pam, just seen you and Ollie, you must have felt really proud.

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: Neon on December 27, 2011, 04:33:57 PM

It looks a fantastic place.  Wish I'd known of it earlier I would have put Tobes on the GC (but it's never too late!)

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: pam1 on December 27, 2011, 04:42:03 PM

I think you have to do the bronze GC before you can join the agility class though  ;)

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: Neon on December 27, 2011, 04:55:28 PM

Yes, just spotted that.  I'll have a word with them in the New Year about doing GC.  Thanks for the info Pam.

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: pam1 on December 27, 2011, 05:03:11 PM

I'm doing the bronze with Poppy in the New Year, so might see you there!!  and also Cannock Chase on the 2nd.  ;)

Title: Re: Agility Classes in South Staffs Area
Post by: Neon on December 27, 2011, 05:35:06 PM

Love to do Cannock Chase, I hope we can get more people to come, that would be great.